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Part B - Health Facility Briefing and PlanningDESIGN150 .6.00150 .7.00150 .8.00150 .9.00150 .10.00GeneralThe number of Ambulance Bays required depends on the services providedby the Hospital or Day Procedure Unit.Any Hospital without an Emergency Unit, regardless of its size or level ofservice shall have a minimum of one Ambulance Bay.Any Hospital with an Emergency Unit shall have one Ambulance Bay for eachResuscitation Room/Bay or a minimum of one.The Ambulance Collection/Drop Off Points in any Hospital must be discreetand shall be covered.Ambulance access to and from a Day Procedure Unit must be readilyaccessible. A direct and dedicated way is recommended.Suitable access ways for trolleys will be flat (ie no ramps) and provideadequate turning circles/workspace for trolleys and carers between theentry/exit and the departments requiring access.Doorways should be designed to allow easy access for trolleys and carers(automatic doors are recommended).The need for ambulance vehicles to reverse should be minimised. Drivethroughfacilities minimise the risk to other pedestrians including staff.Building Service RequirementsIn Ambulance Bays serving Hospitals which include an Emergency Unit, thefollowing additional requirements shall apply:1. A lockable storage cupboard or room no less than 2 m2 shall be providedfor Ambulance supplies. The cupboard or room shall have adjustableshelves and be lockable with a separate key or keypad lock.2. A hose cock with attached hose shall be located close to an AmbulanceBay serving an Emergency Unit. It is recommended that the hose cock andhose be located in a discrete cabinet or recessed bay.3. An intercom system shall be provided between the Ambulance door and theEmergency Unit Reception/Clerical Area, Triage Area or Staff Station. TheIntercom system shall be integrated with a security CCTV system located toclearly show those requesting entry.4. Emergency Units in Level 5 or 6 Facilities will require a DecontaminationArea. If provided, this may be integrated with the Ambulance Bay byincorporating shower heads in a section of the Ambulance Bay ceiling. Thismay be further enhanced by a retractable plastic screen to contain the waterflow. Any water flowing out of such a decontamination area shall be treatedas contaminated water and treated accordingly.LIGHTINGAny Ambulance Bay used for access to an Emergency Unit or a Birthing Unitshall be permanently lit during the night.In other Hospitals and Day Procedure Units, an Ambulance Bay shall haveDHSThe Department of Human Services, VictoriaDesign guidelines for hospitals and day procedure centres02-Nov-04Issue 1Page 124 of 426